Coco Gauff’s one wish for Serena Williams following her return to tennis

Serena Williams lost her first match since returning to tennis, falling in the doubles first round at the Berlin Open (WTA 500) on June 18, 2026. Partnering with Karolina Muchova, she was defeated 6-4, 6-4 by Erin Routliffe and Giuliana Olmos. Williams is set to play doubles alongside her sister Venus at Wimbledon, while Coco Gauff expressed a desire to be one of Serena's future doubles partners.